You can now read the 2020 YLS Publications
The 5th edition of the YLS was reorganised online on the 19th of June 2020 in the context of the covid-19 outbreak.
After the announcement of the winners for the 2020 edition, we are now happy to share their publications.
For the 2020 YLS, participants had to submit an abstract addressing one of the following topics:
(i) The legality of the use of force in outer space
(ii) Legal tools to guarantee space safety
(iii) Use of outer space against climate change and environmental crises
| Panel | 2020 YLS Winner | Abstract |
| Panel 1 - The legality of the use of force in outer space | Michael Friedl: "Are ESA’s space objects protected by the prohibition on the use of force and is there a right to collective self-defence by ESA member states?" | Are ESA Member States Entitled to Exercise Self-Defense of ESA's Space Objects |
| Panel 2 - Legal tools to guarantee space safety | Morgane Lecas: "The way towards space traffic management: benchmarking civil aviation regulations and tools for safety" | Abstract to be published |
| Panel 3 - Use of outer space against climate change and environmental crises | Alessandra Matteis: "Health observation from space: The contribution of Space Law in promoting space activities for global health". | Matteis Health Observation from Space |
The ECSL would like to extend its warmest congratulations to the published participants.
We very much look forward to the 2021 YLS Edition to be announced very soon !